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hunter-biden
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Judge Rejects Hunter Biden Claim of Selective Prosecution in Gun Case

The federal judge rejected Hunter Biden's claim of selective prosecution, stating it was nonsensical for the Biden Justice Department to target the president's son. [ more ]
emptywheel
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Coke-in-Gun Actually Harms David Weiss' Case - emptywheel

Prosecution presents evidence of drugs found on Hunter Biden's firearm pouch, potentially weakening prosecution case
The incident supports Hunter Biden's argument of selective and vindictive prosecution [ more ]
emptywheel
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Hearing Footsteps: The Paper Trail of Political Interference David Weiss Is Trying to Bury - emptywheel

Abbe Lowell's motion to dismiss the gun charges against Hunter Biden argues for selective and vindictive prosecution and violation of separation of powers.
The motion only briefly mentions the request for discovery, unlike other motions for selective prosecution that explicitly ask for discovery. [ more ]
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white-supremacy
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

He punched a journalist at a pro-Trump rally. A judge sentenced him to time served

Sentencing for a man linked to a white supremacist group for assaulting a journalist at a pro-Trump rally.
Judge criticizes selective prosecution of Rise Above Movement members. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Founder of violent California white supremacist group ordered freed after judge claims bias against far-right

Prosecutors dismissed charges against Robert Paul Rundo accused of establishing a white supremacist group.
Judge criticized the U.S. Attorney's Office for selective prosecution of suspected far-right groups over leftist groups like Antifa. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

Charges against alleged white supremacists are tossed by a California judge for the second time

Charges against violent white supremacist group dismissed for the second time in five years due to selective prosecution.
Federal prosecutors accuse Rise Above Movement members of inciting violence at California rallies by organizing online and celebrating violence. [ more ]
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www.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago
East Bay food

Judge dismisses charges against white nationalists who brawled in Berkeley

Selective prosecution of right-wing group members
Violence at Berkeley rallies [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Judge again dismisses charges against members of California white nationalist group

Charges dismissed against white nationalist group members
Judge criticizes selective prosecution [ more ]
emptywheel
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Alexander Smirnov Goes Missing - from Judge Noreika's Opinions - emptywheel

The handling of motions in a legal case is crucial for ensuring proper consideration of arguments and evidence. [ more ]
emptywheel
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Hunter Biden's Replies to His Motion to Dismiss - emptywheel

The prosecutors in David Weiss' case referenced Roger Stone, leading to citations in a case discussed by the author.
The Department of Justice's actions regarding Biden's memo and charges are criticized for being misleading. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Prosecutors Reject Claims of Unfairness in Trump Classified Documents Case

Prosecutors reject Trump's claims of unfair charges related to classified documents.
Selective prosecution and resistance to government's efforts distinguishes Trump's case. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US politics

Charges Against Two White Nationalists Are Dismissed as Selective Prosecution'

Selective prosecution based on political ideology is unconstitutional.
First Amendment protection applies to all groups, regardless of beliefs. [ more ]
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